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Copenhagen vs Munich

Copenhagen runs about 9% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 309 USD a month.

Copenhagen seen from SAS-airplane
Copenhagen
$3,261/month · Denmark
kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,570/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
Copenhagen monthly
$3,261
Index 51 (NYC = 100)
Munich monthly
$3,570
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+9%
Munich relative to Copenhagen
Rent gap
$100
Munich costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

CopenhagenMunich
  • Housing
    Housing: Copenhagen $1,900, Munich $2,000. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Food
    Food: Copenhagen $695, Munich $593. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Transport
    Transport: Copenhagen $175, Munich $131. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Copenhagen $219, Munich $252. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Copenhagen $8.46, Munich $347. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Copenhagen $163, Munich $131. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Other
    Other: Copenhagen $101, Munich $116. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricCopenhagenMunich
Cost
Total monthly cost3,261 USD✓3,570 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)51✓56
Housing1,900 USD✓2,000 USD
Utilities219 USD✓252 USD
Food695 USD593 USD✓
Transport175 USD131 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓347 USD
Lifestyle163 USD131 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,770 USD4,965 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate42.8%40.4%✓
Left over each month1,509 USD✓1,396 USD
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓3,300 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,900 USD✓2,000 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,400 USD✓3,700 USD
Buy price per m², centre9,000 USD✓12,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety88/100✓82/100
Healthcare90/100✓88/100
Air quality84/100✓74/100
Public transport90/10092/100✓
Walkability94/100✓86/100
English proficiency94/100✓74/100
Nightlife84/100✓78/100
Family friendliness92/100✓86/100
Median broadband220 Mbps✓150 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature10°C10°C
Summer high22°C✓24°C
Winter low-1°C✓-2°C
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h✓1,750 h
Annual rainfall600 mm✓950 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access20 min✓None nearby
CurrencyDKKEUR
Time zoneEurope/CopenhagenEurope/Berlin

Copenhagen runs about 9% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 309 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Copenhagen or Munich cheaper?

Copenhagen runs about 9% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 309 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Munich compared with Copenhagen?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,770 a month in Copenhagen and $4,965 in Munich, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Copenhagen or Munich?

Copenhagen scores 88/100 on safety and 90/100 on healthcare; Munich scores 82 and 88. Copenhagen averages 10°C against 10°C in Munich.